For his first time on the AC Milan bench, Portuguese coach Sergio Conceição will face Juventus where his son, Francisco, plays.
The first deadline is approaching for Sergio Conceição. A few days after his arrival in the ranks of AC Milan, which followed the departure of his compatriot and predecessor, Paulo Fonseca, the Portuguese technician will face the Juventus team this Friday evening. A special meeting for the Misterwho will therefore be opposed to one of his sons and former player, Francisco.
Indeed, Sergio Conceição should, a priori, find his son Francisco Conceição on the field this Friday evening. Having left FC Porto this summer, due in particular to the conflictual relationship maintained by his father and the new management of the Portuguese club, the young left-hander has a good chance of finding himself in Thiago Motta’s starting lineup for the next match, counting for the semi-final of the Italian Super Cup.
Decisive eight times since the start of the season, Francisco Conceição has established himself as an important element of the Turin team. The young Portuguese notably started the last two matches to date, and is thus expected to experience a new tenure.
However, it is the competitive spirit that will reign on the pitch this Friday evening. Asked about the special nature of this meeting, Sergio Conceição suggested that he would in no way be overwhelmed by his emotions, faced with the prowess of his son whom he trained for several seasons.
“At home he is my son, but on the pitch Francisco is an opponent. He also thinks this way because he was raised that way.launched the Portuguese coach before adding: “Did I get him on the phone?” Of course. I have five sons and I hear from them every day”he continued.
A Conceição-Conceição duel, which will give additional depth to this Italian Super Cup meeting. It remains to be seen which of these two strong personalities from one of the biggest families in Portuguese football will emerge victorious. Response this Friday, from 8:00 p.m.
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